Hurry, hurry, faster!
Pakura’s forehead was covered in sweat as she ran desperately towards Sunagakure, occasionally glancing up at the still-extending ice mirrors in the sky with a mix of fear and panic.
She couldn’t let that man continue his slaughter.
They had to negotiate peace immediately.
Naoki, please stop!
Otherwise, everyone will be wiped out.
But Naoki wasn’t going to hear her internal pleas.
The ice mirrors shifted, turning sharply in a new direction.
The light reflected by the ice mirrors pierced Pakura’s eyes, forcing her to shut them and feeling helpless.
She knew that another Sunagakure squad was about to face destruction.
“Pakura-sama.”
Behind her were the Sunagakure ninjas she had gathered using signal flares.
At this moment, they looked at the ice mirrors with panic and fear. One of them, trembling, spoke up.
“Do we still have to fight such a monster?”
“We won’t.”
Pakura exhaled, showing a smile.
“I will immediately head back to the village and request peace with Kirigakure from the Fourth Kazekage.”
“The Fourth Kazekage.”
The Sunagakure ninjas seemed slightly excited by Pakura’s words of peace but quickly grew doubtful.
When Pakura’s gaze turned towards them, they lowered their heads.
These guys sigh.
Pakura sighed, feeling a hint of sorrow.
The disappearance of the Third Kazekage, the strongest Kazekage, had halted Sunagakure’s rise.
Then, the Shinobi World War erupted, leaving the village leaderless, and their forces were slaughtered before they could achieve any significant victories.
After finally stabilizing and signing a peace treaty with Konoha, they chose Rasa as the Fourth Kazekage, but the village was destabilized due to Rasa’s lack of a war record.
After finally quelling internal strife and launching an attack, they hoped to gain some advantage and then withdraw.
But they encountered Naoki, a monster who made victory impossible and endangered many Sunagakure ninjas.
Thinking of this, Pakura felt even more burdened.
The Fourth Kazekage’s first war was ending disastrously, further destabilizing his position within the village.
Even if they paid a hefty price for peace, it would still take significant effort to quell opposition within the village.
Turmoil and strife would once again grip the village.
Pakura silently touched her forehead protector, her eyes showing determination.
I must help the Fourth Kazekage restore order in the village.
Once the Shinobi World achieves peace, everything will get better.
“We’re finally back!”
Hearing the cheers behind her, Pakura collected her thoughts and smiled slightly. She looked up at the towering cliffs of Sunagakure and exhaled deeply.
Despite Naoki’s heavy losses, they managed to save many, preserving the last bit of their strength.
Stepping into the oasis near Sunagakure, Pakura didn’t wait for the large group of ninjas behind her and quickly headed towards the Kazekage’s office.
…
“And that, Kazekage-sama, is why I believe we must seek peace with Kirigakure immediately.”
Pakura finished speaking and waited anxiously by the side, her heart pounding as she awaited the Kazekage’s response.
After a long pause, a sigh reached her ears, making Pakura even more nervous.
“Pakura, you know that seeking peace right after starting a war will not only be unacceptable to Konoha but will also face severe opposition within our village.”
The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, sat high in his chair. His expression was dark, his eyes bloodshot, and he lacked the composure of a leader.
“But, Kazekage-sama.”
“Naoki from Kirigakure is too powerful. We have no means to resist him.”
Pakura looked up, earnestly trying to persuade him.
Seeing the Kazekage’s bitter expression, as if still reluctant to make peace, Pakura was about to speak again when Rasa raised his hand and forced a stiff smile, making her swallow her words.
“In that case, I trust you. We will officially seek peace tomorrow.”
“But I need you to formally meet with the Kirigakure commander and deliver the scroll.”
Pakura felt a surge of joy and immediately responded.
“Kazekage-sama, the sooner we negotiate peace, the better.”
“Today is still early. Why not go today?”
Rasa sighed, showing his distress.
“I still need to spend some time convincing others.”
Pakura nodded, her eyes filled with understanding and sympathy.
The Fourth Kazekage was under immense pressure.
“Also, Pakura, do not reveal any information about this mission before it is carried out.”
“To prevent any interference from malicious actors.”
Pakura accepted the order solemnly and left when the Kazekage had no further instructions.
Shortly after Pakura left, Rasa took out a prepared scroll and instructed Anbu outside his office.
“Assemble a team and deliver this scroll to the Kirigakure camp immediately.”
“If Naoki intercepts you, hand him this scroll.”
The Anbu took the orders and left.
A cool breeze flowed in with the office window partially open, easing Rasa’s agitation slightly.
Pakura.
Don’t blame me.
You are the only contender for the Kazekage position.
If you don’t die, the village won’t truly stabilize.
Moreover, if this war ends like this, I would bear the blame for the failure. And you, Pakura of the Scorch Release, would become the hero who led Sunagakure back.
If this continues, the Kazekage position will be yours.
Only by having you die in battle against Kirigakure can I have enough justification to seek peace and suppress dissent.
Convincing himself, Rasa’s eyes grew firm.
The village can’t withstand more turmoil.
So, for the sake of the village, please die quickly!
Rasa looked up, his face twisted in determination.
At the same time, the team carrying Rasa’s specially prepared scroll left Sunagakure’s gates.
Naoki intercepted the team and discovered the scroll as the sunset.
Zabuza knelt, searching for a body, and found the scroll.
Reading it, his eyes flickered, and veins bulged on his forehead.
“The Kazekage is a complete bastard!”
“How can such a scum be a Kage?”
Kisame’s eyes glanced curiously.
But without Naoki’s orders, he didn’t move to look.
“Alright.”
Naoki stood, taking the scroll from Zabuza, and spoke gently to the two who had yet to act.
“You two can head back.”
“Sunagakure will be dealt with by tomorrow.”
Naoki summoned an ice mirror, giving them no time to respond, and flew off into the distance.
By tomorrow?
Kisame’s eyes showed surprise. Looking up at the pale blue figure in the ice mirror, he couldn’t help but imagine a blue and white Mizukage robe fluttering on that man’s body.
Three days to defeat one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, Sunagakure, Commander.
You, indeed, are a miracle worker.
I want to know if such an outstanding ninja from Kirigakure can bring even a slight change to this village of deceit and betrayal.
“Hey, you strange guy!”
Kisame turned to see Zabuza looking impatient.
“Let’s go. Stay behind me, Zabuza-sama, or you’ll die, and no one will save you!”
Kisame paused, then nodded thoughtfully, looking at Zabuza’s exposed neck.
Is this…a comrade?
While Kisame murmured to himself, high in the sky, Naoki opened the Kazekage’s scroll.
Kazekage, you want us to kill Pakura ourselves?
Only by Sunagakure’s hands can she truly fall into despair.
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